nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
memory; sense; experience
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
mimicry; mimesis; camouflage
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
to breathe out; to exhale
to hide; to conceal oneself; to disappear (behind); to be hidden (by); to live in seclusion; to retire (from the world)
extreme; ultra; mega; damn; stupid; cursed
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
to notice; to realize; to realise; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round
flag; boolean value; something that foreshadows a future event or outcome (in a film, novel, etc.)
to stand (something) up; to put upright; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to let out; to raise (a cloud of dust, smoke, etc.)
mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby
preferential treatment; special treatment; different treatment; express delivery; special delivery
to extol; to sing the praises of; to celebrate; to declare; to stipulate; to express
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
ceremony held at the end of a school term; end-of-term ceremony
a few hours; several hours; a couple of hours
inside one's heart; in one's mind
school education; formal education
how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
to rampage; to run wild; to run amok; to rage (of a storm, waves, etc.); to be wild (of the wind); to be rough
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
extended leave; long vacation
hope; wish; aspiration; (bright) prospects; expectation
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
to stay indoors; to be confined indoors
daily; everyday; days (e.g. of one's youth); every day; day after day
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to get dark; to grow dark; to end (of a day, year, season, etc.); to come to an end; to be sunk in (e.g. despair); to be lost in (e.g. thought)
cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold
detour; circuitous route; diversion
alley; alleyway; path through a gate or garden; teahouse garden